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Stolen Girl

  • ISBN 9781338665147, Paperback
  • 208 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
Nadia is haunted by World War II. Her memories of the war are messy, coming back to her in pieces and flashes she can't control. Though her adoptive mother says they are safe now, Nadia's flashbacks keep coming.

Sometimes she remembers running, hunger, and isolation. But other times she remembers living with a German family, and attending big rallies where she was praised for her light hair and blue eyes. The puzzle pieces don't quite fit together, and Nadia is scared by what might be true. Could she have been raised by Nazis? Were they her real family? What part did she play in the war?

What Nadia finally discovers about her own history will shock her. But only when she understands the past can she truly face her future.

Inspired by startling true events, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch delivers a gripping and poignant story of one girl's determination to uncover her truth.

Rights Sold

  • Audio English North America
  • Chinese Simplified
  • English (Australia)
  • English (NZ)
  • French (N. Amer.)
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Ukrainian

Selling Points

• Historical topics of interest to today’s readers
• Skrypuch is an acclaimed author of award-winning historical fiction
• There are few books for young readers about these little-known events of WWII
• Author is a strong self-promoter on social media, in schools, bookstores and libraries

 

Praise for Stolen Girl:

“The author once again deftly sheds light on lesser-known aspects of the Ukrainian experience during WWII . . . A gripping exploration of war-induced trauma, identity, and transformation.” — Kirkus Reviews

“A fascinating, compelling read.” — Booklist

“In addition to helping children understand conditions that immigrants face in current times, this stands as a deeply personal, relatable study of the long-term psychological effects of war on children, making it a useful addition to a Holocaust or World War II curriculum.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Excellent back matter . . . gives context to Nadia’s story . . . This is a strong addition to World War II historical fiction collections, shining a light on a little-known aspect of the Nazi regime’s insidious programs.” — School Library Journal

Awards

  • Winner, SCBWI Crystal Kite Member Choice Award - Americas, 2011
  • Short-listed, Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People, 2011
  • Short-listed, Canadian Library Association Book of the Year For Children, 2011
  • Short-listed, Diamond Willow Award (Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice), 2011
  • Short-listed, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, Sundogs, 2011
  • Short-listed, OLA Golden Oak Award, 2011
  • Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2021
  • Commended, IODE Canada Violet Downey Recommended List, 2011

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Don’t Tell the Nazis
Making Bombs for Hitler
The War Below
Traitors Among Us
Trapped in Hitler’s Web
Winterkill